Kalin Stoyanchev of RNDR and OTOY

Kalin Stoyanchev, the Project Lead at RNDR and VP of Distributed Systems and Blockchain at OTOY, is our guest this episode. Kalin does an excellent job of explaining how blockchain in general is impacting VR/AR/MR, & where RNDR fits within the ecosystem.

RNDR is a decentralized rendering software. Built on a blockchain-based system, RNDR is a decentralized and open global rendering system that makes high-powered rendering tools readily available to Hollywood studios and everyday content creators alike. With a future of AR and VR becoming an increasing reality, somebody is going to need to render all those virtual worlds.

RNDR’s parent company, OTOY, is the company who built Octane Render - which is the rendering software used in WestWorld’s show opening. You can find out more about RNDR at www.rendertoken.com. 

Ori Inbar of AWE (Augmented World Expo)

Ori Inbar is the Co-Founder and CEO of AWE, (Augmented World Expo) and Partner at Super Ventures. AWE is the world’s largest event dedicated exclusively to the AR + VR industry.

Ori talks about the beginnings of AWE 9 years ago and how it has evolved into a conference held in multiple locations throughout the world, and specifically the 9th annual AWE USA being held May 30 - June 1 in Santa Clara, CA. Ori also describes the fascinating topic of the AR Cloud.

Register for AWE at www.augmentedworldexpo.com. 

You can also connect with Ori at ori@superventures.com.

VRLA 2018 Part 2

In this second episode of a two part series, we talk with a number of companies that were at VRLA 2018.

We also want to thank those of you who were able to take advantage of the special listener code to attend VRLA 2018.

The companies who we talk with on this episode and information are:

• Quantum Capture represented by CEO and Founder Morgan Young 
  • Website - Quantum Capture
  • Twitter - @QuantumCapture
• RYOT represented by Nora Kirkpatrick and Chris Smith
  • Website - RYOT.org
  • Twitter - @NoraKirkpatrick
  • Instagram - @chrissmithwho
• Two Bit Circus represented by Director of Marketing Dorothy Ferguson
  • Website - twobitcircus.com
  • Twitter - @TwoBitCircus
• XPrize Foundation represented by Jacki Morie and Colin Peartree
  • Website - Avatar.xprize.org
  • Twitter - @xprize
• Virtual World Society represented by Eva Hoerth
  • Website - VirtualWorldSociety.org
  • Twitter - @VRWorldSociety

VRLA 2018 Part 1

In the first of a two part series, we talk with a number of companies that were at VRLA 2018.

We also want to thank those of you who were able to take advantage of the special listener code to attend VRLA 2018.

The companies who we talk with on this episode and information are:

• Beast Inc represented by Vivian Tan 
  • Website - Beastpets.com
  • Twitter - @beastpets
  • Email to sign up for beta access - beta@beastpets.com
• Escape VR represented by CEO Simon Chu
  • Website - Escapevrgames.com
  • Twitter - @EscapeVRGames
• Exit Reality represented by Co-founder Yoni Koenig
  • Website - Exitrealityvr.com
  • Twitter - @exitreality_vr
• Neurogaming represented by CMO Alex Morozov
  • Website - Neurogaming.global
  • Twitter - @NeurogamingLTD
• IGT represented by Director of VR Paolo Werbrouck
  • Website - IGT.com
  • Twitter - @igtnews
• Omnivirt represented by Co-founder and COO Michael Rucker
  • Website - Omnivirt.com

John Buzzell of YOU ARE HERE

We are joined this week by John Buzzell, who is the President of, YOU ARE HERE.

YOU ARE HERE is an immersive experience lab that helps agencies and brands engage customers with a strategic mix of innovation technologies for events, marketing, and training all over the world.

John is also the President of the Atlanta Chapter of the VRARA, and Co-Chair of the Marketing and Advertising Committee.

Connect with John at www.youareherecorp.com, by email at jbuzzell@youareherecorp.com or on Twitter at @buzzer.

For more information about the VR/AR Association, simply visit: TheVRARA.com

Adam Draper of Boost VC

On this episode we are joined by Adam Draper, Founder & Managing Director at Boost VC. Adam is a 2x entrepreneur and a 4th generation venture capitalist.

Boost VC invests in pre-seed VR and blockchain companies. Since 2012, Boost VC has invested in 200+ startups from over 30 countries.

This is a fantastic discussion about how Adam and Boost VC are viewing the VR and AR ecosystem.

Connect with Adam at boost.vc or email him at adam@boost.vc

Nathan Nasseri of RE in VR

Nathan Nasseri, Founder of RE in VR, is our guest to discuss how VR is changing the new construction real-estate market by adding cost efficiencies and accelerating the sales process.

RE in VR provides an all-in-one solution to real-estate developers, construction companies, and architects to deliver an all-in-one virtual replica of their entire building both inside and out.

Their system provides a video fly thru, renders, accurate exterior views, virtual reality tours, photo realistic experiences and interior design tools for every floor plan.  

Connect with Nathan at nathan@reinvr.com.

Cosmo Scharf of VRLA

Cosmo Scharf, Co-founder of VRLA and Co-Founder Mindshow, is our guest this week.

This years VRLA is taking place May 4-5 2018 at the LA Convention Center and is one of THE conferences you must attend this year.

Cosmo talks about the inspiration for VRLA several years ago, and some of the philosophical questions and opportunities we should all be considering as we leverage the next generation of immersive and transformative technology.

VRLA 2018 is expected to see 12,000+ attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, educational sessions and product launches. Listeners can get their passes at http://virtualrealityla.com/ and use discount code VRLA_goodvibes.

Connect with Cosmo on twitter at @cosmoscharf.

Also check out the VRLA after-party hosted by the VRAR Association’s LA Chapter and Phase Two: RSVP for the after-party here: http://www.thevrara.com/events/2018/5/4/rsvp-now-for-the-vrara-vrla-after-party-vrara-vrla-la-event-party .